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countWSS ◴[21 Apr 25 05:20 UTC] No.43748692[source]▶

Anecdotal: Stopping commenting on reddit reduced emotional stress significantly. Reddit is one of those "social" anti-social circles where you can't afford to be on the "wrong side of argument" and every discussion can quickly spiral out.

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1. anal_reactor ◴[21 Apr 25 05:50 UTC] No.43748807[source]▶

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I think the trap is that many social platforms were genuinely fun, but then became a disaster

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The effect of deactivating Facebook and Instagram on users' emotional state